SMU holds on to win first game at Texas State, 31-24
Shane Buechele threw for 367 yards and a touchdown and SMU held on despite two second-half turnovers to win its first game at Texas State, 31-24 on Saturday in the season opener for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
SMU Mustangs
31
Texas State Bobcats
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | 0 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 31 |
| TXST | 0 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
UFCU Stadium · 7,500 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/26 | vs Virginia Tech Hokies | W 51-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Syracuse Orange | L 27-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs California Golden Bears | W 59-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Virginia Cavaliers | W 23-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Boston College Eagles | W 25-16 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:45 31-24
Alan Orona 47 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:20 31-21
Chris Naggar 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:26 28-21
Reggie Roberson Jr. 51 Yd pass from Shane Buechele (Chris Naggar Kick)
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Touchdown 6:14 21-21
Chandler Speights 19 Yd pass from Brady McBride (Alan Orona Kick)
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Touchdown 12:12 21-14
TJ McDaniel 9 Yd Run (Chris Naggar Kick)
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Touchdown 0:32 14-14
Jeremiah Haydel 3 Yd pass from Brady McBride (Alan Orona Kick)
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Touchdown 3:47 14-7
Ulysses Bentley IV 12 Yd Run (Chris Naggar Kick)
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Touchdown 6:04 7-7
Brock Sturges 4 Yd Run (Alan Orona Kick)
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Touchdown 10:56 7-0
Ulysses Bentley IV 6 Yd Run (Chris Naggar Kick)
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SMU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:45 · End of Game
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TXST 0:45
9 plays, 45 yards, 1:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:45 31-24
Alan Orona 47 Yd Field Goal
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SMU 2:20
5 plays, 35 yards, 1:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:20 31-21
Chris Naggar 32 Yd Field Goal
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TXST 3:51
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:13 · Downs
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SMU 5:04
5 plays, 13 yards, 1:41 · Interception
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TXST 6:45
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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SMU 8:52
7 plays, 23 yards, 2:58 · Downs
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TXST 11:50
2 plays, 24 yards, 0:34 · Fumble
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SMU 12:24
8 plays, 79 yards, 2:59 · Fumble
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TXST 0:23
6 plays, 27 yards, 3:03 · Punt
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SMU 3:26
6 plays, 83 yards, 2:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:26 28-21
Reggie Roberson Jr. 51 Yd pass from Shane Buechele (Chris Naggar Kick)
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TXST 6:14
5 plays, 45 yards, 1:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:14 21-21
Chandler Speights 19 Yd pass from Brady McBride (Alan Orona Kick)
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SMU 8:11
7 plays, 63 yards, 2:05 · Interception
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TXST 10:16
5 plays, 20 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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SMU 12:12
9 plays, 75 yards, 2:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:12 21-14
TJ McDaniel 9 Yd Run (Chris Naggar Kick)
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SMU
1 play, 7 yards, 0:32 · End of Half
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TXST 0:32
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:32 14-14
Jeremiah Haydel 3 Yd pass from Brady McBride (Alan Orona Kick)
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SMU 3:47
7 plays, 65 yards, 2:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:47 14-7
Ulysses Bentley IV 12 Yd Run (Chris Naggar Kick)
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TXST 6:04
12 plays, 75 yards, 4:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:04 7-7
Brock Sturges 4 Yd Run (Alan Orona Kick)
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SMU 10:56
5 plays, 55 yards, 2:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:56 7-0
Ulysses Bentley IV 6 Yd Run (Chris Naggar Kick)
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TXST 12:57
4 plays, 27 yards, 1:16 · Interception
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SMU 14:13
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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TXST 1:57
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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SMU 3:03
4 plays, 17 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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TXST 4:43
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:25 · Punt
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SMU 5:08
10 plays, 17 yards, 5:14 · Punt
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TXST 10:22
12 plays, 61 yards, 4:38 · Missed FG
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
SMU
TXST
26
1st Downs
22
6-14
3rd down efficiency
6-16
0-1
4th down efficiency
2-3
544
Total Yards
416
367
Passing
227
26/36
Comp/Att
21/39
10.2
Yards per pass
5.8
177
Rushing
189
44
Rushing Attempts
38
4.0
Yards per rush
5.0
7-63
Penalties
4-43
3
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
1
32:03
Possession
27:57
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